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GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant
Institutional scholarship funding for EMS schools
Last Update: June 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 28,500
Timeline
- Closing date : June 21, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
The program previously supported institutional scholarship funding for EMS training schools, including EMT and Paramedic student scholarships. The Institutional Scholarship Grant has now been sunset, and the Foundation is redirecting resources toward new grant opportunities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 28,500 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 21, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Institutional scholarship programs for EMT students
- Institutional scholarship programs for Paramedic students
- Internal student selection and award administration
Documents Needed
- Latest annual report
- IRS determination letter or other IRS tax-exempt proof
- Current IRS W-9 form
- Any additional supporting document you consider important
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- EMS training schools
- EMT education and training institutions
- Paramedic education and training institutions
- Non-profit educational institutions
Who is not eligible
- GMR affiliates
- GMR & NCTI education sites
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Scholarships for students already funded by their EMS agency or employer
- Funds rolled over to subsequent academic years
Eligible geographic areas
- United States
Selection criteria
- Preference is given to CoAEMSP/CAAHEP-accredited institutions
- Preference is given to institutions with financial need or a high percentage of low-income students
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application information
- Review the application questions in advance
- Complete the scholarship worksheet before starting
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Fill out the online form thoroughly
- Provide the requested institutional and program details
- Step 3: Email supporting documents
- Send the required documents by email after completing the online form
- Use the school name in the email subject line
- Step 4: Submit before the deadline
- Submit the application by the stated due date
- Keep your submission ready before exiting the form
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission
- Award decisions are announced on the stated decision date
- Selected institutions receive funds directly
- Scholarship progress and completion reports are required
Additional information
- Applications are for the 2024-25 academic year.
- A sample scholarship document may be requested.
- The online application is expected to take less than 15 minutes once prepared.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant Program
What is the GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant?
The program previously supported institutional scholarship funding for EMS training schools, including EMT and Paramedic student scholarships. The Institutional Scholarship Grant has now been sunset, and the Foundation is redirecting resources toward new grant opportunities.
How much funding can be received?
GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant Funds up to $28,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant program?
To be eligible for the GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant program, you must:
IRS 501(c)(3) organization
EMS training school
Student scholarship administration
What expenses are eligible under GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant?
Institutional scholarship programs for EMT students
Institutional scholarship programs for Paramedic students
Internal student selection and award administration
Who can I contact for more information about the GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant?
You can contact GMR Foundation for Research and Education (GMR) by email at amy.mckenney@gmr.net or by phone at 303.918.4348.
Where is the GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant available?
The GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
GMR Foundation Institutional Scholarship Grant is a Grant and Funding